Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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